Menu
Expat.com
elenalagafonova

@elenalagafonova

Active member

Russian expat in Belgium

Forum

25 posts

About me

Russian

Registration: 07 October 2021

Activity

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
2 months ago
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

elenalagafonova

@Srizzy Did you apply eventually? I consider doing the same, but probably would consult with a lawyer about risks the unlimited single permit might entail of which I am possibly not aware. Happy to hear if you have any info on the matter. Thanks :) Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
2 months ago
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

elenalagafonova

update:Brussels, renewal single permitsubmitted - Sep 2admissible - Sep 5additional document requested - Sep 5the requested document submitted - Sep 6another additional document requested - Oct 4the requested document submitted - Oct 11work permit ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 months ago
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

elenalagafonova

@Srizzy thanks for the words of support! They finally approved today. So for me the timeline was Brussels, renewal single permitsubmitted - Sep 2admissible - Sep 5additional document requested - Sep 5the requested document submitted - Sep 6another ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 months ago
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

elenalagafonova

@Srizzy thanks I see your point, but it is normal for residence permits to take longer time, but I never heard that BXL would take so much time to issue work permit. really spooky as my card expires on December 1... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 months ago
Mirage123

Single Permit Processing - 2024 by Mirage123

Hi everyone, I'm yet to submit any official application for my work permit/visa (I blame my employers who are incredibly disorganised...) so will post my information when the time comes.They seem to want me to start at the beginning of April but ...

elenalagafonova

@Srizzy so fast! My renewal was sent on 02.09, admissible on 05.09, then additional information (one pay slip was missing) was requested and was provided on 06.09, then silence until 04.10, then additional documents was requested on 04.10 (some ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
2 years ago
firoozehb

Settling down, registration by firoozehb

Hi all, I have a question, if you had time to respond, would be great. I have my single permit and will move soon to Brussels. I am planning to settle temporary for the first 3-4 weeks till I find a place to rent. So I cannot register myself in ...

elenalagafonova

@firoozehb please do carefully check what immigration requirements you should fulfill upon arrival to avoid surprises. I twice moved for work and twice had to get annex 49 from commune without  which I couldn’t start working:1. If ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
2 years ago
firoozehb

Settling down, registration by firoozehb

Hi all, I have a question, if you had time to respond, would be great. I have my single permit and will move soon to Brussels. I am planning to settle temporary for the first 3-4 weeks till I find a place to rent. So I cannot register myself in ...

elenalagafonova

@firoozehb Annex 46 is one thing, Annex 49 is another. You get it from the commune after submitting necessary documents - rental contract included-  for registration. Without this I couldn’t legally start working. So check if this ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
2 years ago
firoozehb

Settling down, registration by firoozehb

Hi all, I have a question, if you had time to respond, would be great. I have my single permit and will move soon to Brussels. I am planning to settle temporary for the first 3-4 weeks till I find a place to rent. So I cannot register myself in ...

elenalagafonova

@firoozehb I don’t know your situation but I arrived with work visa and before I could start working for my employer I needed annex 49 from commune, which in my case wasn’t possible to get from the commune without a long term rental ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 years ago
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

elenalagafonova

nice, if it is true, probably I'll receive my RP soon. my case: Region: Brussels Application date: 18, Nov Work Permit: 21, Dec Annex 46: Still waitingRegion: Brussels LOL Brussels isn't a region, that's a city!!You are wrong again, ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 years ago
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

elenalagafonova

UPD Region: Brussels Application date: 01 Dec 21 WP: 10 Dec 21 RP: waitingResidence permit (annex 46): 05 Jan 2022 Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 years ago
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

elenalagafonova

Region: Brussels Application date: 01 Dec 21 WP: 10 Dec 21 RP: waiting Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

elenalagafonova

Update: Brussel region Submit: Nov 17 work permit: Nov 24 Single permit: Dec 15 Good luck for all of you!!Thanks for the update and good luck to you too 🍀 Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

elenalagafonova

Hi there, an update for Brussels region: Privacy notice email: 01.12 Work permit approved: 10.12 Single permit: waiting My employer said it might take up to another 2-3 weeks, plus a possible delay due to the end of year holidays. Wishing tons of ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

elenalagafonova

I am also waiting for residence permit of Brussel region, I got work permit on Nov 24. My employer told me that it will take 4-6 weeks to get it. So it still has some time to go.Hmm, that indeed doesn’t look super quick. In August 2020 it took ... Read More

elenalagafonova replied to a thread
3 years ago
Indian.expat8860

Single Permit Processing time in 2021 by Indian.expat8860

HiI saw a thread for visa d processing time but i have a question on processing time for single permitMe and my wife are moving to Antwerp from Singapore, based on my employment contract for indefinite period and my wife would be on dependent visaMy ...

elenalagafonova

Hi there, an update for Brussels region: Privacy notice email: 01.12 Work permit approved: 10.12 Single permit: waiting My employer said it might take up to another 2-3 weeks, plus a possible delay due to the end of year holidays. Wishing tons of ... Read More